Zahid, who is also home minister, said this when asked to comment on complaints made against the Chinese New Year-themed music video which was shot in Putrajaya, The Star reported.
Some groups claimed that the music video, celebrating the Lunar Year of the Dog, depicted people in dog costumes simulating dogs having sex and was “provocative” because it was filmed near the Putra Mosque.
According to the daily, Zahid said this was not Namewee’s first controversial video and though he had escaped action before, he “may not be so lucky this time”.
“This individual had escaped action several times in the past.
“I just want to say that one day, action will be taken against him. It does not mean that if they have gotten away with it before, they will get away next time.
“I am also concerned that there are ‘lone wolves’ or certain organisations that might want to take personal action against this individual,” Zahid was quoted as saying by the news portal at a press conference held in Putrajaya today.
Zahid, who is also home minister, said that respect for the beliefs of fellow Malaysians is paramount.
“Our country is one that emphasises on harmony. We respect the differences in beliefs of every Malaysian.
“If an individual chooses to be provocative, then he cannot blame the authorities when action is taken against him,” he said.
The last time that Namewee had courted controversy through one of his music videos was in July 2016, with the release of the song called “Oh My God”.
The video, shot in various places of worship in Penang, includes a montage of visuals and sounds of the azan (Muslim call to prayer), a church choir singing, Buddhist meditation gongs as well as Hindu temple bells.
In the video, Namewee is heard saying “Namo Amitabha,” “Hallelujah,” “Om Mani Padme Hum” and “Allah”.
“Oh My God” was the sound track for the movie “The Big Power” and Taiwanese band Nine One One were featured singing and performing in the music video.
Despite Namewee insisting the concept behind it was to promote religious harmony among the country’s multi-religious population, it did not seem to go down well with the public and the authorities.
On Aug 21, 2016, Namewee was arrested upon his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and remanded in police custody for four days for investigations under Section 295 of the Penal Code for allegedly “defiling a place of worship with intention to insult the religion”.